PERKINS ENGINE FOR LIGHT SET

Maintenance schedule

400 Series Models HH, HL, HP and HR

The schedules, that follow, must be applied at the interval (hours or months) that occur first.
A C E Every day or every 8 hours Every 500 hours or 12 months Every 2000 hours F Check the coolant level Check concentration of the coolant (1) Check the tension and condition of the drive belt B D F Every 250 hours or 6 months Every 1000 hours Every 3000 hours Operation

A B C D E

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Renew the alternator drive belt Drain water from the pre-filter (If fitted) Renew fuel filter canister

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Check the level of the engine lubricating oil Renew the engine lubricating oil (fill slowly, ensure correct quantity is used) (3) Renew the engine oil filter Clean the air filter and empty the dust bowl of the air filter in extremely dusty conditions Renew the air filter and empty the dust bowl of the air filter in normal conditions Clean the turbocharger impeller casing and turbocharger compressor casing (2) Check the valve clearances of the engine, if necessary, adjust (2) Check all hoses and hose connections Renew the engine breather Check the alternator and the starter motor (2) Inspect the electrical system for security of cables and wear Check and correct any leaks or engine damage
(1) Renew the antifreeze every 2 years. If a corrosion inhibitor is used instead of antifreeze, it should be renewed every 6 months. Ensure the correct quantity is used. (2) By a person who has had the correct training. (3) The oil change interval will be affected if the load factor is greater than 40% or the incorrect specification oil is used. If you are unsure of how to calculate the load factor for the application contact your nearest Perkins distributor. Refer to "Engine data" on page 5 for the correct oil specification.

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Users Handbook, TPD 1443E, issue 2